Ideas for Fun Summer Activities

The simplest things are what make summer so enjoyable—feeling our feet in the grass, hearing insects hum, enjoying the shade of a wooded trail. Seize the moment by taking your family out to enjoy the natural world with these ideas.

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A Day at the Beach

Suit up: Even if you aren’t close to the seashore, everywhere has a place where locals wear their bathing suits, whether a river, reservoir or community pool.

Swim time: Spend some time floating in the water, just enjoying being buoyant (and cool).

A Day in the Woods

Lunch on a blanket: Follow the tips in “Pack a Perfect Picnic” later in this article for a perfectly portable lunch.

Cloud watching: Kick back to see what everyone envisions in the clouds while lunch digests.

Nature walk: A leisurely walk along a wooded trail is even more fun with a nature scavenger hunt—make a list of interesting items to search for such as smooth stones, feathers, flowers or shapely branches.

Pack a Perfect Picnic

Try these tips for an enjoyable meal eaten in the park, on the beach, on a boat or wherever strikes your fancy.

To-go tales: Whatever food you pack, it must be easy to both transport and eat while sitting on the ground. Try salads or rice bowls packed in Mason jars.

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